Triton College

Responsive to diverse educational needs, Triton College is committed to a supportive lifelong learning environment empowering individuals personally, professionally and culturally to contribute to a global community.

School Highlights

Triton College serves 11,577 students (29% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.

Triton College is one of 28 community colleges within Cook County, IL.

Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $8,858 is more than the state average of $7,937. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $11,018 is more than the state average of $10,775. The out-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$8,858

$7,937

Out-State Tuition Fees

$11,018

$10,775

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

65%

82%

Median Debt for Graduates

$6,500

$7,862

Median Debt for Dropouts

$3,906

$4,000

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

Triton College is one of the nation's premier two-year institutions of higher education. Located just 14 miles from downtown Chicago, the school offers outstanding educational value in a dynamic environment, rich in academic and cultural resources as well as career-oriented learning opportunities.
Triton's attractive 100-acre campus features state-of-the art facilities, thriving arts and athletics programs, and a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Our community is culturally diverse, with students, faculty, and staff cooperating to promote the values of integrity, open dialog, teamwork, and mutual respect, while striving for excellence in all that we do.
The campus also features state-of-the art facilities, including electronic classrooms, labs, sports facilities, a well-stocked library and bookstore, an art gallery and performing arts center, and the renowned Cernan Earth and Space Center. In addition, many of Chicago's world-class cultural attractions are just minutes away.
Our programs are some of the most innovative in the nation, emphasizing community involvement and personal attention while maintaining high academic standards. Over 17,000 students enroll at Triton each semester, yet our average class size is only 20.4 students. Our faculty is highly qualified, combining distinguished academic credentials with valuable real-world experience. At just $56 per credit hour, plus the money you save by commuting from home, Triton is a truly exceptional value.
Triton College is committed to developing leaders and generating ideas that change the world. Students, faculty, and staff cooperate to create a positive learning environment where integrity, open dialog, teamwork, and mutual respect are the rule. We strive to promote critical thinking skills, and to instill a standard of excellence that translates directly into our students' practice and performance. Our personal focus and affordable tuition makes us an outstanding educational value, exceeding most students' expectations.

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For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,147 per year for in-state students and $9,660 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,648 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.